Michael Gough IPL Umpire: Salary, Matches & Finals

Michael Gough IPL Season Earnings

Season	Matches	Estimated earnings
2025	6 on-field · 6 as TV umpire	≈ ₹30 lakh
2024	3 on-field · 7 as TV umpire	Fee not published
2023	6 on-field · 3 as TV umpire	Fee not published
2022	5 on-field · 4 as TV umpire	Fee not published
2021	7 on-field · 3 as TV umpire	Fee not published

Michael Gough IPL Umpiring Record

IPL matches officiated: 5027 on-field · 23 as TV umpire
IPL seasons: 52021–2025
Playoff matches on field: 3
IPL finals: 12024 as TV umpire
First IPL match: 21 Sep 2021RR vs PBKS · Dubai
Last IPL match: 29 May 2025PBKS vs RCB · New Chandigarh

About Michael Gough

Michael Gough is an English cricket umpire, born on 18 Dec 1979. He made his IPL debut on 21 Sep 2021, standing in Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, and has officiated 50 IPL matches across 5 seasons (2021–2025): 27 as an on-field umpire and 23 as the TV umpire. He has been part of the officiating team for 1 IPL final (2024 as TV umpire). He was a member of the ICC Elite Panel from 2019 to 2025.

How Much Does Michael Gough Earn in the IPL?

Michael Gough’s last IPL season was 2025. The BCCI did not publish umpire fees for the seasons he worked, so this page does not estimate his past earnings. Today, IPL on-field umpires are reported to earn about ₹3 lakh per match (about ₹3.7 lakh for ICC Elite Panel umpires) and TV umpires about ₹2 lakh, and former umpire Anil Chaudhary has said an average umpire earns ₹45–50 lakh over a season.

The BCCI pays umpires per match and does not publish its fee schedule. The fees used here are those reported in the media for IPL 2025, and match counts come from the official scorecards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Michael Gough still an IPL umpire?

No. Michael Gough last officiated in the IPL in 2025, after 50 matches across 5 seasons.

How many IPL matches has Michael Gough umpired?

Michael Gough has officiated 50 IPL matches: 27 on the field and 23 as TV umpire, between 2021 and 2025.

Has Michael Gough umpired an IPL final?

Yes. Michael Gough officiated in 1 IPL final: 2024 as TV umpire.

Which country is Michael Gough from?

Michael Gough is from England.

Last updated November 2, 2026. Figures come from IPL auction and retention lists, BCCI announcements and published media reports; estimates are marked as such.